Public Holiday Nepal

Maha Shivratri 1997

Friday 7 March 1997

10837 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 7 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar 1997

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Quick answers

When is Maha Shivratri 1997?
Maha Shivratri 1997 is on Friday 7 March 1997 in Nepal.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 1997?
Maha Shivratri 1997 was 10837 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Maha Shivratri 1998?
Maha Shivratri 1998 is on Wednesday 25 February 1998.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1997 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna (Purnimanta), which is Magha in the Amanta calendar.

Significance

The great night of Lord Shiva.

How it is celebrated

  • Fasting
  • Night-long vigil and chanting
  • Abhishek of the Shivling with milk, water and bel leaves

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
199617 FebruarySaturdayView
19977 MarchFridayThis page
199825 FebruaryWednesdayView
199914 FebruarySundayView